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Western Sweet-Cicely (Osmorhiza occidentalis) is a perennial herb found in the wild across western North America, from Alberta and British Columbia to California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Western Sweet-Cicely (Latin: Osmorhiza occidentalis, family Apiaceae) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Western Sweet-Cicely is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Western Sweet-Cicely is a member of the Apiaceae family native to ABT, BRC, CAL, COL, IDA, and MNT. Western Sweet-Cicely thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist, well-drained soils that are light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Western Sweet-Cicely grows best in USDA zone 5-9, full sun, partial sun/shade light, moist water, and perennial life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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